CHCCS Board of Education Approves Site Plans for Carrboro Elementary Replacement Project Posted by Emma Cooke | Feb 24, 2026 | Pre-K - 12 Education Carrboro Elementary School is not in talks for which CHCCS elementary school will close, with plans to replace the existing building instead. Read More
Chapel Hill and Carrboro Celebrate Black History Month with First Community Spend Week Posted by Emma Cooke | Feb 23, 2026 | Business Chapel Hill and Carrboro recently celebrated Black History Month with a week of intentional spending at local Black-owned businesses. Read More
’24/7 Surveillance’: Residents Voice Privacy Concerns for Pittsboro’s Flock License-Plate Cameras Posted by Emma Cooke | Feb 16, 2026 | Local Government Some Chatham County residents are speaking out against Pittsboro’s use of Flock license-plate... Read More
Early Voting for 2026 Primary Elections is Underway in Orange, Durham and Chatham Counties. Here’s What to Know Posted by Emma Cooke | Feb 14, 2026 | Election, Local Election Coverage, Local Government Early voting for the North Carolina Primary Election begins on Thursday, Feb. 12. Here is what you need to know to cast your vote. Read More
Carrboro’s E. Weaver Street to Close to Vehicles Every Weekend in April, Temporary Bike-Ped Plaza Posted by Emma Cooke | Feb 11, 2026 | Business, Local Government, Traffic Starting in April, Carrboro’s East Weaver Street will be closed to vehicles every weekend — the town’s next step in reimagining East Weaver. Read More
Haw River Assembly Shares Annual Report on Health of the Watershed, Issues Facing It Posted by Emma Cooke | Feb 4, 2026 | Environment, Nonprofit In February, the Haw River Assembly will host several opportunities for the community to hear updates on the state of the watershed. Read More
Chapel Hill Passes Amendments to LUMO, Plans to Expand Missing Middle Housing in Town Posted by Emma Cooke | Feb 3, 2026 | Development, Housing, Local Government Chapel Hill recently passed amendments to its Land Use Management Ordinance that could make it easier to expand housing options in town. Read More
‘It Will Ripple to The Rest of The Community’: How Cuts to Affordable Healthcare Impact Everyone Posted by Emma Cooke | Jan 20, 2026 | Health Upcoming federal policy changes to Medicaid and other programs will impact who has access to affordable healthcare. Read More
Local Food Banks Seek Community Help With Dwindling Support for Federal Programs Posted by Emma Cooke | Jan 13, 2026 | Nonprofit Local nonprofit organizations battling food insecurity are struggling to sustain the increasing number of families who depend on them. Read More
CHCCS Competition Cooks up Hands-On Culinary Experience for Local High School Students Posted by Emma Cooke | Dec 17, 2025 | Pre-K - 12 Education CHCCS recently hosted its first-annual high school culinary competition, offering a hands-on cooking experience outside the classroom. Read More